Denver Pioneers defense clamps down in victory over the Hoyas, 13-7. The Georgetown Hoyas (4-1, 3-1 Big East) went into Peter Barton Stadium to challenge the Denver Pioneers (6-2, 4-0 Big East). The contest was scheduled for last Saturday but a snowstorm in the area scuttled those plans.
Georgetown came in having lost just once (15-1) since a Tournament defeat at the hands of Yale in April 2019. Offensive whiz, Jake Carraway (2g) started the parade :51 seconds in to put the Hoyas in front, 1-0.
Three minutes later, the Hoyas went up, 2-1 when TJ Haley (2a) hit Declan McDermott (2g,1a). The Denver defense took over and the attack reaped the benefits with Sam Dwinell (1g), Jack Hannah (4g) with a pair with the first being an EMO, to close out the 3-2 Denver lead after 15:00.
The Denver onslaught continued in the second quarter courtesy of Danny Logan (1g), Lucas Cotler (1g,1a) Hannah collecting his 13th of the season, and Jackson Morrill (4a) with the helper on Ted Sullivan’s (1g) marker that got it to 7-2. Carraway countered with his 21st and Graham Bundy Jr. (2g) closed the gap to a more manageable, 7-4.
With :15 remaining in the half, Alex Simmons (2g) buried a feed from Ethan Walker to end the half with the Pios in control, 8-4. It took all of :53 for McDermott to make it three goal game at 8-5. The remainder of the quarter was owned by Denver with scores from, Jack Hanna picking up his 19th, Alex Simmons (15th) and Walker.
All three markers were assisted by Jackson Morrill and the final quarter was upon us with an 11-5 Georgetown deficit. Peter Thompson (1g) and Bundy Jr. cut it to 11-7 with 8:35 to play. Just eight seconds after the Bundy Jr. tally, Ethan Walker picked up his 17th. Walker would add his third of the day and Denver walked away with the 13-7 victory.
How good was the Denver defense? Georgetown was averaging 18 goals a game. In the Bill Tierney era, when holding opponents to single digits. Denver moves to 101-6.
Shots were 46-39 Georgetown and On Goal was Hoyas having 19 but Denver had 25. Ground Balls favored Georgetown, 30-23. Turnovers were just about even with Georgetown scooping 17 to the Pios 15. James Reilly went 11 of 23 from the “X” for Georgetown while the Pios, Alec Stahakis was 13 for 24. Owen Reilly for G’town and Jack Thompson for Denver each turned away 12 shots. Denver Pioneers defense clamps down in victory over the Hoyas.
Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.
Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.
A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.
Latest Articles
Seals Rally to Win Home OpenerLacrosse, NLL
Another One Bites The Dust:Sixers
Philadelphia Flyers Cause Chaos In Colorado:Flyers
Mark Matthews Introduces Himself To Toronto With Four Goal PerformanceLacrosse, NLL, Wings
FIREWOLVES STUN DEFENDING CHAMPS TO MOVE TO 2-0Lacrosse, NLL
